Duplex
4641 N 29th St #4643 · Milwaukee, WI
Flood risk 1/10 · Minimal
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.0%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $473 – $860
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $636 – $1,182
Heat risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Hot days now (above 98°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 13 days/yr
Wind risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
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Air-quality risk 3/10 · Minor
- Unhealthy air days now
- 3 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 4 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the C+ grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +29.8/30.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +8.4/10.0
- Rent growth +4.7/5.0
- Livability +4.0/5.0
- Condition / age +2.2/5.0
- Schools +1.2/10.0
- ARV discount +0.0/15.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$180,000
🖨 Deal sheet 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Multi-family units
County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 2 units. confirmed
Listing remarks
Nicely maintained duplex offering strong investment potential with both units currently occupied for immediate cash flow! Each unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, with the upper unit also offering a bonus room perfect for an office, den, or additional flex space. Both units are clean and well-kept throughout, making this a turnkey addition to your portfolio. Exterior features include a rear balcony for the upper unit and a 3-car parking slab providing ample off-street parking. Great opportunity for investors looking for a solid income-producing property!
Key facts
- Rear balcony
- Bonus room
- 3-car parking slab
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Property features AI
Finance
- Other: Two residential units in the building; Tenants' personal property excluded
Exterior
- Parking: 1 parking space
- Utilities: Municipal water; Municipal sewer; Two electric meters; Two gas meters
- Home design: 2-story duplex; Multi-family property; Zoned RT3; Less than 1/2 acre lot (approximately 0.08 acre)
- Construction: Assessor/Public Record indicates year built (not specified)
- Exterior features: Vinyl and wood exterior
Interior
- Kitchen: Unit 2 kitchen located on upper level
- Bedrooms: Unit 1: 2 bedrooms; Unit 2: 2 bedrooms (master and second bedroom on upper level)
- Bathrooms: Unit 1: 1 full bathroom; Unit 2: 1 full bathroom
- Interior features: Full basement
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2 × 2-bed/1-bath units multifamily listed at $180k. Condition is rated fair.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $662 ($8k/yr) — positive. Per door: $331/mo.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $180k).
- Recommended offer: $177k (1.5% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 10.7% vs local median 5.1% in Milwaukee — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 81/100 on livability (#55 in WI, #1,534 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: amenities A+, commute A+, cost of living A+; Watch: employment D+, schools F, crime F.
- Milwaukee School District (urban): math 10% / reading 18% proficiency, ranked #337 of 342 in WI (top 98%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 77% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+8.6%/yr); 168 active listings in the ZIP; 3 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 17d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 1,017 units permitted in Milwaukee County in 2024 (803 in 5+ unit buildings).
- At $2,412/mo this rent would consume 60% of the median local household income ($48k/yr) (locally 3390% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $1k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $5k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Milwaukee County population projected at +4% by 2050 — modest demand growth; plan on rents tracking national, not racing it.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 8.0% rent growth), your $50k cash investment doubles in ~6 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 29 days — a 2% lower offer ($177k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1926 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
Questions for the listing agent
- Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
- What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
- Have any recent inspections been done? Can we get a copy of the seller's disclosures and any deferred-maintenance estimates?
- Built in 1926 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
- Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.34% ✓
- Cap rate
- 10.70%
- Cash-on-cash
- 15.75%
- DSCR
- 1.70
- GRM
- 6.2
CMA / ARV
- ARV (on-the-fly)
- $152,520
- Comps found
- 12
Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4537 N 27th St | 0.18mi | 4/2.0 | 2,012 (+8%) | 8mo | $150,000 | $75 | 71 |
| 4572 N 38th St Unit 4572A | 0.55mi | 4/2.0 | 1,873 (+1%) | 4mo | $110,000 | $59 | 70 |
| 4703 N 35th St | 0.39mi | 4/2.0 | 1,789 (-4%) | 9mo | $147,500 | $82 | 68 |
| 4783 N 30th St #4785 | 0.19mi | 5/2.5 (+1) | 2,050 (+10%) | 3mo | $85,000 | $41 | 65 |
| 4568 N 38th St | 0.54mi | 4/2.0 | 1,796 (-3%) | 8mo | $70,000 | $39 | 62 |
| 4952 N 25th St | 0.50mi | 4/2.0 | 2,027 (+9%) | 0mo | $140,000 | $69 | 61 |
| 4215 N 26th St #4217 | 0.62mi | 4/2.0 | 2,080 (+12%) | 2mo | $190,000 | $91 | 50 |
| 4673 N 36th St | 0.45mi | 4/2.0 | 2,120 (+14%) | 9mo | $200,000 | $94 | 48 |
| 5021 N 27th St | 0.49mi | 5/2.0 (+1) | 1,630 (-12%) | 5mo | $135,000 | $83 | 47 |
| 4729 N 19th Pl Unit 4729A | 0.70mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 1,761 (-5%) | 9mo | $195,000 | $111 | 46 |
| 4246 N 21st St | 0.74mi | 3/2.0 (-1) | 2,033 (+9%) | 2mo | $194,900 | $96 | 43 |
| 4855 N Hopkins St | 0.63mi | 4/2.0 | 1,610 (-13%) | 8mo | $70,000 | $43 | 42 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 8.0% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 12.1%
- Equity multiple
- 1.51×
- Total profit
- $25,749
- Equity at exit
- $26,839
- IRR
- 24.7%
- Equity multiple
- 3.68×
- Total profit
- $134,840
- Equity at exit
- $15,563
Cash invested: $50,400 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 73 Landlord-Friendly
- State Wisconsin
- 73 Landlord-Friendly · R+2
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 53209
- Rents YoY
- 8.6%
- Active inventory
- 168
- Price-to-rent
- 12.4×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $2,412 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$944
- Tax est. 1.5%
- −$225 /mo · $2,700/yr
- Insurance
- −$75
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$507
- Net cashflow
- $662
Break-even live
2-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)
| Units | Beds | Baths | Est. rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2× units | 2 | 1 | $2,412 |
| #1 | 2 | 1 | $1,206 |
| #2 | 2 | 1 | $1,206 |
| Total (2 units) | $2,412 | ||
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $45,000
- Closing costs
- $5,400
- Reserves months
- —
- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
- —
- Monthly cashflow
- —
- DSCR
- —
- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 3 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2116 W Atkinson Ave Unit A Milwaukee, WI | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1707 | $2,000 | $1.17 | 2d | 1 | 0.88mi |
| 3925 N 42nd St Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1300 | $1,675 | $1.29 | 44d | 1 | 1.25mi |
| 2106A W Keefe Ave Unit 2106 Lower Milwaukee, WI | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1300 | $1,100 | $0.85 | 17d | 1 | 1.44mi |
Listing history 15 events
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2026-06-18days on market $180,000 Active 29 DOM
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2026-06-17days on market $180,000 Active 28 DOM
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2026-06-16days on market $180,000 Active 27 DOM
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2026-06-15days on market $180,000 Active 26 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $180,000 Active 24 DOM
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2026-06-13days on market $180,000 Active 23 DOM
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2026-06-09days on market $180,000 Active 20 DOM
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2026-06-08days on market $180,000 Active 19 DOM
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2026-06-07days on market $180,000 Active 18 DOM
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2026-06-05days on market $180,000 Active 15 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $180,000 Active 14 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $180,000 Active 13 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $180,000 Active 12 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $180,000 Active 11 DOM
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2026-05-19$180,000 Active
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 2/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥98°F today · 13 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 2/10 Low
- Air quality 3/10 Moderate 3 unhealthy d/yr today · 4 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $28,944
- − Mortgage interest
- −$10,083
- − Property taxes
- −$2,700
- − Insurance
- −$900
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$2,316
- − Management
- −$2,316
- − Depreciation
- −$5,236
- Taxable income
- $5,394
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$1,295
- After-tax cash flow
- $6,644/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Condition & rehab AI · 8 photos
This is a moderately rehabbed multi-family property with some clutter and outdated fixtures. Deep cleaning, organization, and updates to the bathrooms and landscaping would significantly increase its value.
Repairs flagged
- Major Kitchen counters — Cluttered and in need of cleaning and organization.
- Major Bathroom fixtures — Outdated and in need of replacement.
- Major Landscaping — Overgrown and requires trimming and maintenance.
Value-add opportunities
- Both Deep cleaning and organization of the kitchen and bathrooms — Improves the overall appearance and functionality of the home, making it more attractive for both resale and rental.
- Both Replace outdated bathroom fixtures — Enhances the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the bathrooms, making the home more attractive for both resale and rental.
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances the overall curb appeal and aesthetic of the home, making it more attractive for both resale and rental.
Renovation cost estimate screening
| Repair item | Severity | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen counters · Cluttered and in need of cleaning and organization. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Bathroom fixtures · Outdated and in need of replacement. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Landscaping · Overgrown and requires trimming and maintenance. | Major | $15,000–50,000 |
| Total estimated repair cost · 3 items | $45,000–150,000 |
Value-add ROI direction
- Both Deep cleaning and organization of the kitchen and bathrooms — Improves the overall appearance and functionality of the home, making it more attractive for both resale and rental. ↑
- Both Replace outdated bathroom fixtures — Enhances the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the bathrooms, making the home more attractive for both resale and rental. ↑
- Both Landscaping and curb appeal improvements — Enhances the overall curb appeal and aesthetic of the home, making it more attractive for both resale and rental. ↑
ⓘ Cost ranges are severity-bucket heuristics (US national rule-of-thumb). Get contractor quotes + a written scope before underwriting a rehab budget.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Milwaukee School District
- NCES district ID
- 5509600
- Math proficiency
- 10% ▼ -5.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 18% ▬ 0.00%
- Median HH income
- $36,339
- Composite
- 11.61/100
- National rank
- #9696
- State rank
- #337 of 342 in WI
Livability — Milwaukee
- Score
- 81/100
- State rank
- #55
- US rank
- #1534
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Milwaukee, WI
- County
- Milwaukee County · 926,379 people
- City population
- 573,768
- Metro
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Population (ZIP)
- 45,170
- Household income
- $48,486
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 3390.0
Population outlook (Milwaukee County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 995,758 people
- By 2030
- 1,009,124 · +1.3%
- By 2040
- 1,028,128 · +3.3%
- By 2050
- 1,040,066 · +4.4%
- By 2075
- 1,057,849 · +6.2%
- By 2100
- 1,039,774 · +4.4%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (66%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 66% White 22% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 5% Asian 2%
- Hispanic origin (detail)
- Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 3%
- Common ancestry
- Romanian 3% Portuguese 1% Iranian 1%
- Foreign-born
- 3% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 92% English-only · Spanish 4% Other Asian/Pacific 1% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%
Political lean MEDSL · Milwaukee
- 2024 margin
- Solid D (+38.5) · D 68.3% · R 29.8% · Other 1.8%
- 2008→2024 swing
- +2.7pp toward D · 2008: 35.9pp · 2024: 38.5pp
- All cycles
- 2024: D+38.5 2020: D+39.9 2016: D+37.5 2012: D+34.6 2008: D+35.9
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -194.98%
- Current HPI
- 172.4275
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 8.61%
- Metro
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 2.10%
- F500 in state
- 20
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in WI)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery | 4 | $23B |
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| Industrial Technology | 2 | $36B |
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| Insurance | 1 | $36B |
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| Professional Services | 1 | $19B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $9B |
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| Consumer Goods | 1 | $3B |
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Price history
1 event — show timeline
- 2026-05-19 Listed $180,000 METROMLS
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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